Kardham Digital: birth of a building information system specialist

At the end of 2019, under his leadership, Kardham announced the acquisition of HDR Communications, an integrator of 25 people based in the Strasbourg region, specializing in audiovisual systems, digital signage and web development. In the process, the group created a dedicated subsidiary: Kardham Digital.

One year and one takeover later - that of the specialist in workspace management solutions ViaDirect Building last November - Kardham Digital has nearly fifty people and prides itself on being able to support its clients on the various facets of the business. information system of their buildings. Capable of intervening in design, integration, operation and user support, Kardham Digital covers in particular the various issues of optimizing the energy efficiency of buildings, simplifying the user journey within the company and digitization of the work environment.

ESN notably offers a series of tools for managing technical services (lighting, air conditioning, heating, etc.) and various so-called “service” applications (making it possible to reserve rooms, an office, a parking space, or organize a conference. virtual, to distribute content…).

"These subjects are the subject of a strong appetite of the market", testimony Pascal Zératès, which lists the new references of clients who have entrusted Kardham Digital with their smart building projects in 2020: Orange, IKO Real Estate, Thyssenkrupp, Geneo… "At a time of reductions in office space, companies aspire via digital technology to transform their premises into service centers, capable of offering a differentiating experience to their employees and making them want to come there", he emphasizes.

The latter anticipates a further acceleration in activity in 2021, which should lead the company to continue its recruitments (around ten planned) and to supplement its expertise. ESN should notably strengthen its cybersecurity - it has already had a partnership with Wallix since February 2020 - and does not rule out making new acquisitions. Also close to HPE / Aruba and Orange on IoT, Kardham Digital is targeting around € 10 million in revenue for the current fiscal year.